Prof. Dr. Shirley Pomponi

Research Professor of Marine Biotechnology · Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute · Florida Atlantic University

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Academic focus & active research

Prof. Dr. Pomponi is a world pioneer in marine natural products and deep-sea exploration, researching sponge-derived bioactive therapeutics targeting human cancers and infectious pathogens.

Marine Sponge Biotechnology Deep-Sea Bioactive Compounds Marine Cell Culture Drug Discovery from the Sea

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Institution: Florida Atlantic University
Department / Faculty: Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute
Primary Field: Marine Sponge Biotechnology
Campus Location: Boca Raton, Florida, USA

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